I had the honor of meeting Amanda Jimenez. Amanda has lived in Oxnard her whole life with two wonderful parents, a little sister, and 2 very beautiful dogs. She went to an elementary school down the street from her house, which can be very exciting for young children. She later attended Fremont Middle School then promoted to Oxnard High School where she spent the next four years working very diligently to ensure a successful future. Now she attends Oxnard College with one goal in mind to make something of herself. She doesn't quite know what that is yet, but she does know that she wants to be someone people look up to and depend on.

Currently she is enrolled in 3 classes, Philosophy, English, and Math totaling 12 units. She is also employed at Ross working nights. Though this schedule seems hectic, she manages it very well. She has always looked up to her parents and hopes one day to have someone look up to her. Amanda sees herself as friendly, ambitious, and very easy going. Being so driven, she says "In five years I'm going to be an independent, fully functioning member of society giving back to my community in any way I can". Her motto in life has been and always will be "Work first, play later". Since attending Oxnard College she has become fond of our new library and all it has to offer. She just wishes our ordinary campus could be more colorful and lively. She has also been surprised by how much the teachers care about the students. Amanda is an amazing person who seems like she has something to teach us all. I'm glad I was given the opportunity to interview her.